Day 01 : Delhi to Kochi
You will be met at Delhi airport by our Tour Manager to accompany you to the flight to Kochi. Arrival Cochin, enroute dinner then proceed directly to the hotel for check in after you land at Cochin. Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Meal on board & Dinner
Day 02 : Kochi to Munnar (04 Hrs)
After breakfast, check-out and proceed for your city tour of kochi , Visit the St. Francis’ Church which was built in the year 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan Friars & known to be the oldest European church in India. Then visit Dutch Palace, originally built by the Portuguese. Visit the Jewish synagogue in Fort Cochin, built in the year 1568 which is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles &Belgian chandeliers. Later visit the Chinese fishing nets, (Cheenavala) . After sightseeing, we will start drive to Munnar (04 Hrs.) enroute lunch. We will check in to the hotel by evening. Evening free for leisure. Dinner In your Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 03 : Munnar (Sightseeing)
Today morning, after breakfast we will set off for Munnar sightseeing visit Tea museum where you can learn the history of Tea and its cultivation and processing. You can buy various types of flavored tea also then visit the Mattupetty Dam which provides great picturesque views. We will take a break for lunch at a local restaurant . Post lunch, we will then proceed to the Rose Garden and other gardens like Blossom International Park etc. Later return back to the hotel and stay. overnight & dinner in Munnar.
Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04 : Munnar to Thekkady (04 Hrs)
Today post breakfast, we will commence our Journey at 8:30 am to Thekkady which is set on a lakeside and is also South India’s, most popular Wildlife Sanctuary. We will stop for lunch on the way. Upon arrival in Thekaddy, we will take a Spice Plantation Tour and learn about the famous spices from Kerala. Check into the hotel post this and relax. In the evening, witness a Kathakali performance. The word Kathakali literally means “story play” and it is known for its large, elaborate makeup and costumes. After the Kathakali performance, you could do some shopping nearby.
Return to hotel for Dinner & overnight stay.
Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05 : Thekkady – Periyar Sanctuary – Thekkady
Early morning visit the Periyar Sanctuary and take a Boat Ride on Periyar Lake (1.5Hrs excursion) and get a chance to see its inhabitants which include tigers, leopards, elephants, bison, an telopes, sambhar, wild boar, monkey, a wide variety of birds. Day will be free for independent activities. Local Ayurveda Massage is recommended at own cost . In the evening, witness a Kalaripayatu performance, an ancient martial art from Kerala, regarded as one of the oldest and most scientific forms of martial arts in the world. Kalaripayatu training aims at the ultimate co-ordination of the mind and body. Then proceed for dinner and overnight stay at Thekkady Hotel.
Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06 : Thekkady to Kumarakom (0400 Hrs)
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Kumarkom. Upon arrival, check-in at your lakeside resort in Kumarakom. Lunch will be served at hotel Kumarakom is small typical Kerala Village where you will have real feel of Kerala lifestyle. Relax by the pool side or take a Village walk and engage with the local village folks to witness and understand their lifestyle. Buy fresh coconut water to refresh yourself. In the evening, board the sunset cruise from your hotel to see world famous backwaters of Kerala. Later, return to the hotel. Enjoy your dinner in hotel only.
Meals – Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
Day 07: Kumarakom – Kochi Airport (03 Hrs) / Kochi – Delhi
Early morning, you can witness the beautiful Sunrise. Later after leisurely breakfast, check-out and transfer to Kochi around 1100 hrs. Enroute Lunch and reached Kochi at 1500 hrs we drop you at shopping area for shopping. Later at 1700 hrs. Transfer to Cochin airport to catch your flight home. Your Tour Manager will accompany you on your Delhi-bound flight. Time to bid adieu to the new friends you made on the Tour!
Meals – Breakfast, Lunch
Kochi : Hotel Abad Atrium or similar.
Munnar : Hotel Misty Mountain or similar.
Thekkady : Hotel Abad Green Forest or similar
Kumarakom : Hotel Whispering Palms or similar.